News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jan 30, 2024

Traveling With Denella Ri’chard Announces Black History Television Special That Includes Jackson, MS

As the nation prepares to celebrate Black History Month, Traveling With Denella Ri'chard is unveiling a special one-hour episode dedicated…

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Jan 26, 2024

MS Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Reopens After Pipe Burst

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (MSHOF) will reopen to the public beginning on Friday, January 26, 2024…

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Jan 24, 2024

MMA Launches Access for All: Free First Saturdays

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) announced today they will be offering free admission to exhibitions on the first Saturday…

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Jan 12, 2024

Visit Jackson Honored With ICON Award by Jackson Indie Music Week

The soul of Jackson's music scene celebrated its own with a prestigious nod from the 9th annual Jackson Indie Music…

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Jan 8, 2024

Greyhound and JRA Reach Agreement, Thompson Presents Check

Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Congressman Bennie Thompson and Greyhound Lines Inc. have announced a five-year agreement for bus services to…

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Dec 19, 2023

MS Book Festival Announces 2024 Date, September 14

The 2024 Mississippi Book Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14, at the State Capitol Complex. With overwhelming support…

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Dec 18, 2023

Downtown Jackson Partners & Visit Jackson Salute Local Heroes With Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon

Downtown Jackson Partners and Visit Jackson held a special luncheon today to express their sincere gratitude to the dedicated law…

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Dec 7, 2023

Thigpen, Visit Jackson’s President & CEO, Joins Miles Partnership’s Global Stewardship Innovation Lab

Dr. Rickey Thigpen, President & CEO of Visit Jackson, has been selected to participate in the Global Stewardship Innovation Lab…

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Nov 16, 2023

100 Magnolias Planted As Part of LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex Additions

The Mississippi Children’s Museum and MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science celebrated the planting of 100 magnolias at the LeFleur’s Bluff…

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Nov 7, 2023

Eudora’s Opens November 15 at The District at Eastover

Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie will host its grand opening on Wednesday, November 15, inviting you to experience its one-of-a-kind fare and…

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Nov 2, 2023

Nick Wallace to Headline Jxn Food & Wine Festival March 2, 2024

The Local Palate, in partnership with the City With Soul and Visit Mississippi and sponsoring partners, will welcome the inaugural…

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Oct 25, 2023

Waterworks Connector — Museum Trail Phase 2 — Opens

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Phase 2 of the Museum Trail, the Waterworks Connector - a vital section of the trail’s…

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